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Actor-turned-politician Jaya Bachchan, who happens to be the mother-in-law of Aishwarya Rai, the former girlfriend of Salman Khan, has expressed shock over the Jodhpur court verdict against the Bollywood superstar. Salman Khan was Thursday held guilty in blackbuck poaching case and was sentenced to five-year jail term by the court. Talking to reporters outside Parliament, Bachchan said, “I feel

Jodhpur, Apr 5: A Jodhpur court on Thursday sentenced Bollywood star Salman Khan to five years in jail for killing two blackbucks in October 1998 but acquitted his colleagues Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Neelam and Sonali Bendre giving benefit of doubt, a prosecution lawyer said Preparations for sending Salman to the Jodhpur Central jail are in place, Mahipal Bishnoi, the prosecution counsel, told

Malappuram, Apr 5: Nigerian Actor Samuel Abiola Robinson, who earlier came up with allegation that he experienced racism in Kerala, has made a U-turn, saying that all of it was misunderstanding, miscommunication and misinformation. In a latest Facebook post Samuel also says that no Racism in Keralaand the state is one of the friendliest places in Asia for an African to visit. Samuel who played

Kochi, Apr 5: Malayalam film star Ajith, who was known for portrayal of negative characters, breathed his last on Thursday at a private hospital in Kochi, family sources said. Ajith, 56, was admitted to the hospital ten days ago following health issues. Ajith in a career spread over three decades, has acted in around 500 films, mostly in Malayalam besides a few in Tamil and Hindi. He started his

New Delhi, Apr 5: A-listers have, time and again, found themselves involved in notorious acts, brazen scuffles and criminal cases. From Salman Khan to Sanjay Dutt to Jeetendra, a number of celebs, over the years, hit the headlines for defying laws. Let's take a look at these Bollywood celebrities with criminal records. -Salman Khan Two separate cases were registered against Salman in 1998 under

Riyadh, Apr 5: Saudi Arabia's first cinema in over three decades will open on April 18 in Riyadh, authorities said Wednesday, after a ban was lifted last year as part of a far-reaching liberalisation drive. AMC Entertainment has been granted the first licence to operate cinemas, with Saudi state media saying the US giant is expected to open 40 cinemas across 15 Saudi cities over the next five

Dubai, Apr 5: Internet sensation Priya Varrier, who enthralled netizens worldwide and her partner-in-wink Roshan Abdul Rahoof, from the much-awaited Malayalam film 'Oru Adaar Love' will be in the UAE this weekend to meet and interact with fans. Ms. Priya and Mr. Roshan, along with the director of the movie, Mr. Omar Lulu will visit Medeor 24x7 Hospitals in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. At Dubai

New Delhi, Apr 5: A Jodhpur trial court today convicted actor Salman Khan, while acquitting other accused in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case. Jodhpur District Presiding Officer Devkumar Khatri pronounced the judgment, while holding off on awarding the quantum of punishment for Salman right away. The sentencing, however, is expected to be announced shortly. Co-accused Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre

Mumbai, Apr 5: Ahead of the verdict by a Jodhpur court in the blackbuck poaching case, Bollywood actors Sonali Bendre, Saif Ali Khan and Tabu left for the Rajasthan city from here this morning. The three actors did not speak to mediapersons waiting outside the Mumbai airport while they left from here. Superstar Salman Khan, meanwhile, arrived in Mumbai in the early hours today from Abu Dhabi where

New Delhi, Apr 4: Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan is all set to groove at this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) opening ceremony on April 7. The 'Kaabil' star, who will be performing for the finale act, has already started his rehearsals. "Yes, I can officially confirm that I will be performing for the opening ceremony of IPL. I have already started rehearsing for it. It will be fun to perform in